The HCS-40, ClipperCreek’s best-selling 32 Amp, Level 2 electric vehicle charging station, is now available with a “Ruggedized” option. The HCS-40R and HCS-40PR (with NEMA 6-50 or 14-50 plugs), feature a rubber overmolded SAE-J1772TM connector, a field-replaceable connector latch, and a five year warranty. The HCS-40R and HCS-40PR are affordable solutions designed for fleet, parking […]
If you believe in the power of technology and the promise of driverless vehicles, check this out: The latest forecast from IHS Automotive calls for sales of nearly 21 million autonomous vehicles by 2035. This is a substantial increase from previous estimates, and is influenced by recent research and development by automotive OEMs, supplier and […]
XL Hybrids, a leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has introduced what it calls “the first-of-its-kind hybrid electric low-floor shuttle bus” with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles. The GM cutaway buses upfitted with XL3® Hybrid Electric Drive System are uniquely designed to meet ARBOC’s specifications to optimize accessibility for paratransit and compliance with […]
In what may be a signal of Uber’s ultimate intentions — an enormous fleet of cars with no drivers — the company acknowledged in a recent blog post that it is testing autonomous vehicles. Apparently it’s already happening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. So, be on the lookout for a hybrid Ford Fusion making its way through […]
The City of Santa Monica has awarded Clean Energy a multiyear liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. The 5-year deal, worth an estimated $3 million per year, will enable BBB to continue using Clean Energy’s Redeem™ brand of renewable natural gas (RNG), rated, according to the […]
Stertil-Koni USA, Inc., the recognized leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts across North America, has announced that it is advancing the pace of customer-focused vehicle lift innovations in what the company describes as an increasingly sophisticated, demanding and service-centric marketplace. At Stertil-Koni’s recent, 20th annual distributor meeting, held in Burbank, California, Dr. Jean DellAmore, president, […]
Citing the future anticipated benefits to travel safety, the environment and mobility, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards recently joined elected, industry and other transportation officials to mark the state’s continued steps to help lead on the topic of safe, innovative development of autonomous and connected vehicle technologies. “We are always looking at ways to make […]
The windy city is going green. Here’s what’s up: The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition announced that in 2015 its member fleets saved more than 25 million gasoline-gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and 225,000 tons of greenhouse-gas emissions. “That is the equivalent of removing 3,000 tanker trucks of gasoline from roads,” said Samantha Bingham, coordinator, […]
A committee of top engineers representing state departments of transportation has adopted a resolution directing the development of more flexible highway and street design guidance — with a clear recognition that biking is booming. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Standing Committee on Highways approved the resolution during the association’s annual spring […]
Less than a month after Governor Tom Wolf announced steps to make Pennsylvania’s data more transparent and accessible to the public, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched an Open Data portal housing data ranging from roadway pavement conditions to rail facility locations. The portal leverages a GIS platform used in several states and […]
